Westerbeke Gen set not running

[foxyc]

Hello All...
I can't seem to get my generator going. It was running really rough and when I went to hit the breaker to turn it on, the breaker kept tripping. I shut it off and thought maybe my impeller was gone. Changed my impeller (old one was fine) changed my spark plugs and rotor and still won't go. I didn't see alot of spark when chacked by the spark plug against the block. I'm thinking maybe ignition coil or oil pressure switch. Just looking for some advise on what I should try next. Any help and comments are greatly appreciated.

2001 310 DA
2001 Westerbeke 4.5 KW 60 Hertz (50 Hertz)
3 Cylinder gas


Thanks

Foxyc

 

[dwna1a]

Go back and check the past threads first. If those don't help, and they should, start with the battery. Weak spark, start there. Coil, points, those would be my bet.

 

[marks737]

Hello All...
I can't seem to get my generator going. It was running really rough and when I went to hit the breaker to turn it on, the breaker kept tripping. I shut it off and thought maybe my impeller was gone. Changed my impeller (old one was fine) changed my spark plugs and rotor and still won't go. I didn't see alot of spark when chacked by the spark plug against the block. I'm thinking maybe ignition coil or oil pressure switch. Just looking for some advise on what I should try next. Any help and comments are greatly appreciated.

2001 310 DA
2001 Westerbeke 4.5 KW 60 Hertz (50 Hertz)
3 Cylinder gas


Thanks

Foxyc

My gen. wouldn't start this season after running fine last season. My mechanic pulled his hair out trying everything. Replaced plugs, wires, distributor ignitor...couldn't get it to start. We had spark and fuel. It turned out to be a stretched timing belt which caused the timing to get off enough to cause the problem. Replaced the timing belt and set the timing and now it runs beautifully. I also have a Westerbeke 4.5kw BCBG gen.